Tangled Roots (Witches of Willow Creek: Tangled Magic Series Book 1) by Denise D. Young has captured my fancy and is not letting go. Anyone who is a fan of time travel stories (like Outlander) and witchy fiction (such as Practical Magic) will fall in love with this story, which is set in the small town of Willow Creek, Virginia. Cassie Gearhart is a fantastic female protagonist and an easy character to relate to, even if she is a witch who has been asleep for 45 years. And then there’s Nick; the grandson of Cassie’s former High Priestess, and the only witch left alive to represent the coven. The author is an artist the way she weaves 1974 and 2019 together via Cassie. The imagery and details are rich and poignant, and Tangled Fates, book number 2, is next on my to-be-read list. I highly recommend this book and author with 5 stars!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christine J. Spulakhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine J. Spulak2021-07-04 15:13:572021-07-06 07:26:12Tangled Roots (Witches of Willow Creek: Tangled Magic Series Book 1) by Denise D. Young – Review by Chrissy Spulak
This was a great first book in the Tangled Magic series. I love how the author combines paranormal and romance and how the author creates characters that are believable.
Cassie is a witch. After escaping her family she becomes part of a Coven at Willow Creek. When her brother comes to get her and bring her home she casts a spell for help so her brother can’t find her. That was in 1974.
Fast forward to 2019 and Cassie finds herself awake back in Willow Creek and nothing is how she remembers it. Cassie meets Nick. Nick turns out to be the grandson of her former priestess of her Coven. Nick is reluctant to have anything to do with magic but as much as they try something magical is drawing them together.
Why are they drawn to each other? What happened to Cassie’s Coven? What magical force is working to push them together and what dark force is working to destroy them all.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2021-07-04 14:26:302021-07-06 07:25:44Tangled Roots (Witches of Willow Creek: Tangled Magic Series Book 1) by Denise D. Young – Review by Kerry Carr
What a wonderful period piece. I’m a sucker for an independent woman throwing ALL the sass in a man’s world and this novel had it in heaps.
It had a lovely romantic twist with a fun murder mystery plot to it, my favorite combo! The characters were great and the linguistics and commentary were well established and easy to read and enjoy. I love how each character is riddled with flaws yet remains relatable. While I’m no historian or expert on the era, I felt it was an accurate representation of the times.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amandahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda2021-07-04 13:54:292021-07-06 07:25:18Captured by the Viscount by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Amanda Lundin
Of Fire and Bone is the third book in the Of Magic and Scales series by Natalina Reis. It is an M/M fantasy romance which I thoroughly enjoyed. When I saw this book I was so happy to see Aiden and Nael again. Nael is a gorgeous, but grumpy, merman and Aiden is his magical boyfriend and together they are an amazing couple who I love reading about. Their love for one another is awesome and they will do absolutely anything for each other, including going face to face with gods and goddesses and other magical creatures. In Of Fire and Bone Aiden is being hounded by the horrid creature that they have nicknamed ‘Bob’ to annoy him. Bob is intent on killing Aiden and will use any means to do so. Added to this danger to his life, Aiden’s father is back on the scene and that causes Aiden a lot of anguish and he needs his beloved merman to help him get through the tough times. This is a great, well written, fast paced story. I already loved these characters and there is also a great secondary cast of characters which add so much to the story. Definitely recommend this book and the whole series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2021-07-04 12:31:572021-07-06 07:24:10Of Fire & Bone (Of Magic & Scales Book 3) by Natalina Reis – Review by Karyn Taylor
Georgia Clay is the first in the Southern Promises Series by K. G. Fletcher. Through the whole story, I felt like I was dreaming. Clay and Katie were such interesting characters to follow along in their journey. I love country music and cowboys, and the fact it was partly in Nashville this was right up my alley. I loved how each of the characters grew into who they really wanted to be with each other, not because of each other. The book was fast paced and easily read in one sitting, did not want to put it down. Would definitely recommend for those who love adorable country love stories!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Stanleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Stanley2021-07-04 12:19:112021-07-06 07:22:56Georgia Clay (Southern Promises Book 1) by KG Fletcher – Review by Heather Stanley
This book was a beautiful start to a “tangled” story. See what I did there? No, but seriously, this book is seriously good with the way it wraps around you as the reader is entwined in this great story. Amazing read for anybody interested in fantasies as I am. I liked this read from start to finish. I’m ready to delve deeper into the rest of this series as it’s captured my attention and it’s worth the read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Faith Jacksonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFaith Jackson2021-07-04 11:42:452021-07-06 07:20:58Tangled Roots (Witches of Willow Creek: Tangled Magic Series Book 1) by Denise D. Young – Review by Faith Jackson
The Girl and the Raven is the first book in The Girl and the Raven series by Pauline Gruber. This is my first read from Ms. Gruber, so I really didn’t know what to expect going in. What I discovered is an original YA paranormal story- with witches, demons, ravens, magic, good vs evil, a bit of a love triangle, choices, discovery, and more. Ms. Gruber had me at witches and demons- add in the ravens and other paranormal elements and I was hooked. The story was a little slow at times, but that didn’t detract from my overall enjoyment of the story. Looking forward to reading Book #2!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-07-04 11:37:192021-07-06 07:20:33The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Angela Hayes
This book teaches a young woman lessons about friendship, love and betrayal. The way Ms. Krysten Hager writes her stories are something anyone young enough to acknowledge can learn from. This book is interesting but brings you back to your teenage years if you’re a mature woman who likes reading the young adult genre. Pick up your copy and you won’t be disappointed!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Faith Jacksonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFaith Jackson2021-07-04 11:32:492021-07-06 07:20:05Competing with the Star (Star Series Book 2) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Faith Jackson
The Halfling’s Court is the first book in the Bad *** Faerie Tale series by Danielle Ackley-McPhail. I love that it melds the fae with MC…. motorcycles, and an original take on ‘The Wild Hunt’- magic, fantasy, mayhem, drama, complex characters, and all the extra creative touches that I have come to expect from Ms. Ackley-McPhail’s stories. I love that Ms. Ackley McPhail has such a wonderfully creative imagination, as her stories are nothing if not unique and original and this one is no exception. I’m looking forward to seeing what she does next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-07-04 11:24:212021-07-06 07:19:36The Halfling’s Court (A Bad-Ass Faerie Tale Book 1) by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Angela Hayes
Remember His Name is the second book in the Remember My Name series by Laurencia Hoffman. After being so engrossed in the first book, there was no question whether I would be reading this book. Click- click-clickity-click. As with the first book this is quite a gripping and suspenseful M/M romance. It is dark and emotionally charged- keeping me glued to the pages as everything unfolded. This is definitely my favourite of the two books. Even though this could be read as a standalone if you wanted to, I do recommend reading the first book before starting this one, as there is a tie to the first book that is worth knowing. My heart broke for Wren and what he went through- he feels compelled to unravel the clues and get to the bottom of it all, but time is not on his side. The tension is palpable in parts. Definitely worth the read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-07-04 11:13:472021-07-06 07:19:09Remember His Name (Remember My Name Series Book 2) by Laurencia Hoffman – Review by Angela Hayes
Captured by the Viscount by Wareeze Woodson is an historical romance full of mystery, drama, danger, plots, hidden agendas, and jealousy- with a coerced into marriage element. As with the other book of Ms. Woodson’s that I have read, this historical romance is written in the ‘old school style’- keeping true to the language, terminology, social norms, and style of the era. Having read her work before, I knew what to expect, so it didn’t take too long for me to settle into the flow of the story. Lady Isabel Carlyle had high hopes of returning the Viscounts stolen property and at the same time collect her own stolen jewels. Little did she suspect that she would be caught red-handed with the bonds in her possession still, making her look like a thief in the night. After all, the Viscount wasn’t even meant to be in residence. He was supposed to be away at his country estate. But fate had other ideas, and so Isabel finds herself on the wrong end of a gun with an angry Viscount to contend with. How was she going to get out of this mess? Viscount Matthew Rutherford caught the little thief in the act of stealing from him. He should turn her over to the authorities- but then he is in dire need of a bride to wed before the month has ended. There is a lot at stake. So, he gives Isabel a choice- marriage or jail. It’s not the best choice, but she really doesn’t want to end up in jail. Then there’s an added element of danger as someone seems to want Isabel dead. The fact that Matt has had two previous ‘fiancées’ die from strange ‘accidents’ right before the wedding, is now seen as sinister and the game of cat-and-mouse adds extra tension and suspense to the story. What happens next makes for an entertaining read. While I did enjoy the story- there were some issues for me that caused some frustration. Again, there were a few contradictions in the story, where the character feels/says something so strongly one moment and then the next moment they are saying/doing the complete opposite. It just made some moments seem more contrived, added for convenience or added drama. I also noted that there was repeated information as we ‘see’ things happening with one character, and then experience it again with the other MC as the POV changes. There were other inconsistencies such as descriptions changing as we go from one POV to the other- such as one character checking a table setting and giving us a description, and then the POV changes and we get a slightly different description from the other MC. Then there was character name changes during the story. Although these issues didn’t detract too much from my enjoyment of the story, they did give me pause and had me flipping back over sections that I had already read to clarify things- I do feel that these issues should probably have been picked up during editing, or through a beta-read. This hasn’t put me off reading more of Ms. Woodson’s work, and I am curious to see what I comes next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-07-04 10:57:082021-07-06 07:18:31Captured by the Viscount by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Angela Hayes
Mikayla’s first year at The Grave Digger’s Academy turns out to be pretty adventurous. The seventh-born witch/daughter brings secrets and challenges. Mikayla makes new friends and enemies as she tries to unravel a few mysteries. Great YA book. Fans of Harry Potter may just love this series. Looking for to reading sequels. The characters each have their own quirky personalities. The whole concept of there being a difference between gravedigger and grave digger could keep you intrigued just by that. The headmistress has a few secrets of her own. Mikayla solves a few secrets in this installment but is only left with more answers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2021-07-04 09:32:272021-07-06 07:17:56Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Shelly Kittell
Cassie Gearhart is a young witch trying to escape from her family so that she can practice the thing she loves most, magic, her element is the air and she is powerful, so when she goes into the woods behind her adopted home in 1974 to cast a spell to hide her from her family, she doesn’t bargain on the price she must pay to do it, she is transformed into a tree and that is where she stays for forty five years. Nick Felston is a young man with tragedy written all over his features, he feels responsible for things which happened in the past and because of this, he refuses to use the magic he has been born with and has decided to sell his family home and move far away to the desert to escape the looks and comments of the people living in his small town.
The day he speaks to the realtor and signs the paperwork to sell his house is the day a huge storm breaks, it scares him more than he will admit to, but at the height of the storm and in the middle of the night, he is distracted by a knock on the door and when he opens it and comes face to face with a woman who looks like she has been sleeping in the woods and is more than bedraggled. This woman is Cassie and she has just been freed, however, she has no idea how much time has passed, so she is surprised to see a young male witch instead of her friend and when she asks to see the owner of the house, her high priestess of the coven, she is devastated to find out that her friend is dead. Nick is not very hospitable to begin with, but he does offer Cassie some tea and a blanket from a chest in the corner and tells her about the amount of time which has past since she cast her spell, however, Cassie isn’t feeling welcome, so she decides to head out on her own and find somewhere to figure out what is going on, this is when Nick realises that the woman is telling the truth that she has no idea what year it is and remedies his mistake and goes out into the storm to find her.
When they get back to the cottage, Cassie and Nick talk a little and come to an understanding, however, the next day, the attraction between them starts to blossom, however, both of them are scared at the magnitude of their feelings and Nick tries to push Cassie away, but after a few days pass, they struggle to keep denying it. The one thing they cannot deny is that their magic is drawn to the other so strongly that they realise that something deeper must be going on, that feeling increases when they meditate together and both have visions, but will they be able to overcome their hesitancy and work together to figure out what the visions mean, or will their dark pasts come back to haunt them? This is a paranormal romance in a small town where unexpected things can happen and the unpredictability leaves you wanting to know more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2021-07-04 09:31:012021-07-06 07:17:15Tangled Roots (Witches of Willow Creek: Tangled Magic Book 1) by Denise D. Young – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
Confessions of a Sophomore Prankster by Danielle Jacks is book six of Frat House Confessions.
Casey is Setter’s opposite in just about every way. She loves spending her time in the library while Setter is all about football and partying, or so it seems on the surface. Casey meets Setter as he’s running from police helping his friends get away after a prank. Casey couldn’t be more annoyed especially since they get paired as lab partners in biology. Setter very much lives in the now and is starting to feel unsettled about his future. Is Casey the key?
I enjoyed this book! I couldn’t put it down! The back and forth between Casey and Setter was entertaining. I definitely recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angelina Frazzinihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngelina Frazzini2021-07-04 06:13:412021-07-06 07:15:54Confessions of a Sophomore Prankster (Frat house confessions) by Danielle Jacks – Review by Angelina Frazzini
Who has not dreamed of their hot neighbor falling in love with them? This book was fabulous because the main character is a self-professed gaming nerd who prefers being alone. She lacks the self-confidence to see herself as standing up to the other females vying for his attention. Yet, he prefers to hang out and be with her. He has the hots for her, even with no makeup in sweats and a t-shirt. Now, that’s a good guy.The chemistry burns, and that’s not the fence. I loved it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2021-07-04 06:13:072021-07-06 07:16:49Sex on Fire (Naughty Neighbor Book 1) by Ashley Bostock – Review by Shelly Kittell
This is the first book in a series that is going places. I love the uniqueness of the storyline. Witch stories I am not a fan of and I didn’t realize that going into the book this is filled with them. I am over the moon about these characters though. Young kids picking their schools and how their choices become their reality. Its a loose Harry potter style and that is what intrigues me. The unknown and craziness of getting there and finding classes and friends.
I do think a lot more time could have been spent on building the world there. It seemed kind of skippy. A lot of time is spent getting there but once at the academy I felt like one class in then we are at the end of the semester/year. But other than that is a wonderful new world and interesting new characters. I look forward to more in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2021-07-04 06:05:152021-07-06 07:15:29Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Lisa Helmick
Remember His Name is the second book in the Remember My Name Series by Laurencia Hoffman. This romantic thriller is a MM story and one that is a little intense and a little dark. This compelling story is multi layered and the characters have depth but are complex. The emotions are real and intense and are palpable, tissues may or may not be needed, as Wren loses the one thing most precious to him and hunts a murderer. It is so easy to become lost in this story and a part of the mystery. Laurencia has thrown in some nice twists as secrets from the past raise their ugly heads.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2021-07-04 05:50:482021-07-06 07:15:01Remember His Name (Remember My Name Series Book 2) by Laurencia Hoffman – Review by Jenni Bishop
What happens when you start fantasying about your sexy neighbour, sparks fly and you better be able fan the flames.
Turner is the hot young man in the street and knows that he is the main attraction to the single woman but he only has his eyes on one woman in particular.
Poppy is living next door to the hottest man she has ever seen but she knows he has his choice of any woman in the street as everytime he leaves his house there are woman staring at him wanting to be the one to warm his bed, until one day changes everything and can Poppy really believe that this man wants her.
This book is a great short read and can be devoured within a day, I read mine during lunch at work. I loved the banter between these two characters and the utter chemistry which shimmers beautifully between them. The way the story flows is great and it just adds to the building of attraction with these two characters.
I can’t wait to read more in this series and hopefully we want have to wait long.
Reviewed By Angela Shirley
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Shirleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Shirley2021-07-04 04:40:222021-07-06 07:14:36Sex on Fire (Naughty Neighbor Book 1) by Ashley Bostock – Review by Angela Shirley
Wren is an empath and when he sees shocking things which will affect his husband, can he make Harry believe him and take precautions or will it be too late?
Wren is trying to get on with his life, his past was not the best but when he meet the love of his life and now husband things changed. Although he has a gift this has never been so personal until now, he has been having predictions relating to Harry and things in his life, he warns Harry constantly but to no avail until one day and the thing that Wren was worried about happens. Can he overcome the loss but also clear his name?
I loved this series and this book does not disappoint, as the next instalment you get to see the relationship bloom until the devastating twist which then you get drawn along the way with Wren to try and discover who the true suspect and how this plays out is both thrilling and engrossing and will have you following the clues with the main character.
This story is a great thriller and will have you wanting to read more.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Shirleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Shirley2021-07-04 03:56:412021-07-06 07:14:08Remember His Name (Remember My Name Series Book 2) by Laurencia Hoffman – Review by Angela Shirley
When your past comes back to haunt you, will you have the courage to fight for the life you have created and love, that’s the choice Aiden has to decide in this final instalment.
Aiden is settled now with his boyfriend Nael and wants to enjoy the summer and too relax but as usual good laid plans go pear shaped.
Aiden has worked hard to put his past behind him but there are dark forces trying to bring his world into darkness and can he resist the pressures and overcome it to live the life he wants with his boyfriend and family of friends he has surround himself with. Can Aiden survive this attack or will they draw him back home.
I don’t normally read the paranormal genre but I make a acceptance for Natalina Reis, this series and her books are intriguing and draw you in from the first word written to the last. The twist of the paranormal with the MM aspects of the story gives this a unique twist on the normal paranormal stories.
I would say although you could read this book as a stand alone, I recommend that you read the first two books as this gives a great grounding to the story and you get to enjoy these characters from the very beginning. This will just enhance the story even more and draw you to love these characters even more. I am just sad that this is the last time we get to delve into Aiden and Nael world but can’t wait to discover more wonderful character.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Shirleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Shirley2021-07-04 03:07:142021-07-06 07:13:28Of Fire & Bone (Of Magic & Scales Book 3) by Natalina Reis – Review by Angela Shirley
I give Tangled Roots (Witches of Willow Creek: Tangled Magic Book 1) by Denise D. Young, 5 stars.
This was such an enjoyable book! It was so interesting and engrossing. The reason Cassie gets herself into the situation she’s in in 1974 is different and made of pure desperation on her part. I’m trying not to give anything away, but how she gets “frozen in time” is unique to me. Then there is the present day when she wakes up. She handles everything as well as she can, but with her beliefs firm and her heart true. Nick is troubled with the past and quickly learns maybe things aren’t as they seem. While I enjoyed Nick, Cassie made this book for me.
Then there is the situation they are thrown in. This is not just a possible romance story and Cassie dealing with being thrown into the future. There is danger and evil lurking, and it seems to be headed straight for their little town.
I highly recommend this book if you are a fan of fun, intriguing supernatural romance with wonderful characters.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erin Wolfhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErin Wolf2021-07-04 02:37:452021-07-06 07:13:02Tangled Roots (Witches of Willow Creek: Tangled Magic Series Book 1) by Denise D. Young – Review by Erin Wolf
Grave Digger Academy is the first book in a three-part series by C.A. King.
As the title suggests, the Grave Digger Academy isn’t your average school, and, even in the paranormal world, it isn’t a place you want to end up attending. Unfortunately for Mikayla, when she doesn’t get into her first choice of school, this is exactly where she ends up. As Mikayla is introduced to this new, undesirable, side of her world, she also faces other challenges that make her question everything she thought she knew.
I think the author does a great job at this new twist on a paranormal world, and even though the story was fast-paced and full of action, I felt like I knew the characters well. This book is aimed at the Young Adult audience, but I certainly enjoyed it. This was a great introduction to the series and I’ll definitely get book two now.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lianne Proberthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLianne Probert2021-07-04 01:46:112021-07-04 12:51:21Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Lianne Probert
This was a really sweet book with short stories. The author does a great job of telling the stories so that even though they are short you get the complete story and don’t feel like you are missing out.
There are 3 stories and they all deal with different situations.
Grits girl- this story is about a couple who have always had a routine for visiting the same place as she loves the grits. This one time though she gets a surprise which starts a new beginning.
The Accident- This is a moving story about how life can change in an instant and when you least expect it. It is about the ending of life as you know it and trying to begin again.
The End Of Summer- this is another moving story about a hitchhiker who gets to face his childhood past and relive it in with new eyes and appreciation.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2021-07-04 01:10:482021-07-04 12:50:58Beginnings and Endings: A Selection of Short Stories by Jane Suen – Review by Kerry Carr
So I do love me some hockey romances and usually not matter what the trope is I will read them because you know we love hockey. Second chance romance although not my favourite this author did it extremely well. Glory’s story was sad and heartbreaking the fact she was struggling with addiction just to numb the pain. I love that Kace stood by her when he get a second chance. You can feel how much they want to be with each other and can’t walk away. I really enjoyed this book, it was a good read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Samantha Jayne Grubeyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSamantha Jayne Grubey2021-07-04 00:17:362021-07-04 12:49:49Bad Man on Campus (Big Men on Campus Book 3) by Stephanie Queen – Review by Samantha Jayne Grubey
When Nash, a Marine returning home with an injury, who is rebuilding his life, walks into the library where shy librarian Betsy Bobbin works, she’s intimidated by the handsome man who wears an eye patch and an attitude. But when her car has a flat in the library parking lot as she’s leaving work during a winter storm, the mysterious Marine comes to her rescue. He comes to her rescue again when Betsy and her less mature younger sister Leann have trouble at a local country western bar with a drunk who won’t leave Leann alone. But the fight outside the bar between an angry Nash and the drunk frightens Betsy. She’s fallen for the recovering war veteran, but is it safe to fall for a man with PTSD? Betsy is torn. Will love and trust win out over her fear before it is too late? Nash has found the girl of his dreams, but his wounds run deep. His ex-fiancé was repulsed by his eye patch and his scars, and manufactured drama like bees do honey. He’s sworn off women and their drama and is keeping his focus on restoring a one hundredth anniversary 2003 Harley Davidson Road King and on the college classes he is taking. Meeting Betsy at the library, he’s drawn to the sweet, shy librarian and she brings out his protective instincts. If only her sister would stop getting in the way. Real drama surrounds Betsy when a stalker comes after her sister Leann. The girls learn that stalking is a real problem on college campuses when Leann’s tutor stalks her. When Leann’s college stalker shows up in town Betsy again turns to Nash. This military romance with a touch of suspense features a Marine veteran hero with PTSD, a shy college librarian heroine, her younger less mature sister, and a college campus stalker.
Author Debra Parmley believes “Every day we are alive is a beautiful day,” and she likes to give her readers and her story people a story with a happy ending.
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Lizzie Borden took an axe . . . and so goes the song depicting the 1892 axe murders of her father and step-mother. Research indicates that a killer gene could be passed down through generations of family members, and evidence begins with Lizzie’s ancestor who murdered his mother in 1673.Chatroom with a View opens with a bone-chilling episode, and what’s left of Troy Cullen’s dysfunctional family keeps him even further from the normal integration with society. Troy’s life further unravels when his ex-girlfriend, Veronica, announces that she is pregnant. Troy loses control and plots to do unto others as they have done unto him. When Veronica digs into his family’s past, she exposes this killer gene; she must try to balance her obsession for a family with shielding herself and their baby from evil. But Troy has his own agenda, resulting in an epic showdown.
Glenn Maynard is the author of Strapped Into An American Dream, Desert Son Trilogy, and Chatroom With A View. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Connecticut, and a degree in Communications. After spending four years living in Denver, Colorado, he returned home to Connecticut and now resides in Wethersfield. Glenn has a son named Andrew. As a travel correspondent for three newspapers while exploring the United States, Canada and Mexico during his one-year RV journey, Glenn published a total of 20 newspaper articles. His story was captured on the NBC local news upon his return.
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Be prepared to take notes because a ton of plotlines and different settings are involved. It took me a little time to get into the story. Soon though, I found myself getting emotionally invested with some key characters. The author’s strong suit is characterization. I connected with Cassius who’s going to defend the helpless, no matter the consequences. I saw myself so much in this character. Also, Hirisho was a favorite with his love of family. At the same time, the villains in the story are truly awful – like I can’t stand them with a passion. Some things reminded me of Star Wars. However, some of the dramatic elements reminded me of Lord of the Rings. Overall, a dramatic sci-fi that will introduce you to some new worlds and characters you love.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tina Vegahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTina Vega2021-07-03 23:15:272021-07-04 12:48:42Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Tina Vega
Sex On Fire: A Quickie Read is the first instalment in the Naughty Neighbor series by Ashley Bostock. This is a sexy novella length story which can be easily read in one sitting. It is steamy with plenty of fun banter between the couple which gave a great perspective to the story. What happens when the sparks fly and two sexy neighbors get together? You will have to read all the entertaining details for yourself. I loved meeting these two characters- they were lots of fun. The story is really well woven, as I knew it would be coming from Ashley Bostock. This is a great start to what is shaping up to be a fun series. I am looking forward to seeing what Ms. Bostock has in store for us next.
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Grave Digger Academy is a really fantastic paranormal YA story and first book in the Grave Digger Academy series by C.A King. This is the second time that I have read it and have enjoyed it just as much as I did the first time around. Makayla is about to start off her academy education- unfortunately she missed out on placement in her preferred academies- which means her only choice is the one academy that no one really wants to attend, Grave Digger Academy. But there just might be more to Grave Digger Academy than Makayla expects- and so her supernatural adventure begins. A fun read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-07-03 22:54:232021-07-04 12:47:34Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Angela Hayes
Remember My Name by Laurencia Hoffman is a MM suspenseful romance that keeps you reading. Shane has secrets that he does not want to share, so he does what he can to keep the people he cares about at arm’s length. He is very sarcastic with a less than desirable attitude that makes people question his motives.
Callan is Shane’s first love, and after the heartbreak of Callan walking away, they are back in each other’s lives. Callen sees past Shane’s rough exterior and wants to know the truth of what made Shane the way he is.
Sometimes, it is best to leave things alone. The more you dig the more lives could be in danger.
This was a good read and I recommend you give it a read too! I will be starting on Book 2 soon!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessica Phillipshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica Phillips2021-07-03 22:52:402021-07-04 12:47:00Remember My Name (Remember My Name Series Book 1) by Laurencia Hoffman – Review by Jessica Phillips
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